India Approves Rs 40 Crore for Tripura Flood Relief

The Indian government has approved the release of ₹40 crore in flood relief for Tripura, as announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He confirmed the deployment of 11 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, three Army columns, and four Indian Air Force helicopters to assist local authorities in rescue and relief operations. The floods, triggered by heavy rainfall and landslides, have resulted in at least 22 deaths and left two people missing, with 65,400 individuals currently seeking shelter in 450 relief camps. Approximately 17 lakh people have been affected across the state. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha expressed gratitude for the central assistance and conducted an aerial survey to assess the damage, with concerns about the Gomati river flowing above the danger mark. The central government has pledged ongoing support to the state during this crisis.